{"product_id":"2026100008955-secondhand-letters-from-a-secret-service-agent-f-l-mcdougall-to-s-m-bruce-1924-1929","title":"Letters From A 'secret Service Agent': F. L. Mcdougall To S. M. Bruce 1924-1929","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the crossroads of diplomacy and intrigue, Letters from a 'Secret Service Agent' presents a remarkable window into the political machinations of the interwar period through the eyes of F. L. McDougall, a pivotal Australian economic diplomat. Spanning the years 1924 to 1929, this meticulously curated collection chronicles the candid and revealing correspondence between McDougall and S. M. Bruce, then Prime Minister of Australia, illuminating the behind-the-scenes negotiations, trade diplomacy, and imperial policy debates that shaped the era. The letters uncover McDougall's role as an astute observer and operator within the corridors of London's political establishment, offering an intimate portrait of how Australian interests were advanced on the world stage during a formative chapter in the nation's history.\n\nEdited by W. J. Hudson and Wendy Way under the auspices of the Department of Foreign Affairs, this volume stands as a significant contribution to Australian diplomatic history, arguing persuasively that McDougall's influence far exceeded his official title. The editors present the correspondence with scholarly precision, contextualising each letter within the broader tapestry of British Imperial politics and the nascent push for Australian economic autonomy. Rich with detail and animated by the sharp intelligence of its principal voice, the collection leaves the reader wondering just how many other 'secret service agents' shaped the course of history from the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336806113499,"sku":"2026100008955-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e0b4ccc1-f70d-4b24-aed3-b0533e6829f4.png?v=1789958134","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008955-secondhand-letters-from-a-secret-service-agent-f-l-mcdougall-to-s-m-bruce-1924-1929","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}